Voter Registration Deadline of Oct 2nd Just Days Away

September 28, 2020

Not registered to vote?

Friday, October 2nd is the deadline to register to vote.  The process is simple and outlined below. If you need to update your information you can do so after the deadline but are encouraged to do so as soon as possible in order to avoid any confusion on election day.

How to register to vote (from www.scvotes.gov):

To register to vote you will need a South Carolina Driver’s License or a DMV identification card and if you have moved, you will first need to update your residence address with DMV

You can register by mail, email or fax – Download a voter registration formcomplete it, and return it to the Laurens County Board of Registration and Elections office by mail, fax, or email.

To register in person, you can go to the Laurens County Board of Registration & Elections office located at 200 Courthouse, Public Square, Laurens, SC  29360.

You can also register while receiving services at various agencies including the Department of Motor Vehicles. See a complete list of agencies providing voter registration under the National Voter Registration Act.

If you have questions about the process you can call Lynne West, Director of the Laurens County Board of Registration & Elections office at (864)984-4431.  She can also be reached by email at

[email protected].